Lukeville Arizona. This tiny, remote border town has gone from nowhere to everywhere seemingly overnight. Most Americans who had previously been aware of Lukeville Arizona, only did so because it is a mandatory pass through between the United States and Mexico. Let’s give you a look into Lukeville.
Town Named in Honor of Frank Luke, Jr.
Lukeville got its name in honor of Frank Luke, Jr. The young, heroic World War I aviator from Phoenix was a legendary fighter ace. He was credited with 18 aerial victories in his short career before he died at age 21. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and success.
Lukeville Arizona Port of Entry
First and foremost, the Lukeville Arizona Port of Entry is basically the reason the unincorporated town even exists. Without it, there would not be much purpose for Lukeville, let alone a need.
The Lukeville Port of Entry is the legal border crossing station between Arizona, USA, and Sonora, Mexico. Therefore, this makes it the mandatory pass-through point for law abiding citizens from both countries. It is part of the Tucson Sector of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP).
People in the Greater Phoenix Arizona area and north and west of it know this all too well. If you want to legally return from the beach in Puerto Peñasco (a.k.a.) Rocky Point Mexico, you must stop at the Lukeville Arizona Port of Entry. Agents working here will search your background, verify your identity, and clear you for admission or re-admission to the United States of America.
Lukeville Arizona Location
Lukeville Arizona is strategically located on the southern portion of Pima County, Arizona. Why strategically you ask? Well, because it is basically the exact same distance to the state’s two largest cities and populated areas. It is 150 miles southwest of Phoenix Arizona and 152 miles southwest of Tucson Arizona. The town sits right next to its southern neighbor of Sonoyta, Sonora, Mexico. From there, you would have just about a 65-mile drive to reach Puerto Peñasco.
Though it is roughly the size of a postage stamp on the map of Arizona, Lukeville does have its own post office box and zip code. Besides a small chunk of desert terrain, the town is also home to the Gastrak gas station, and the Gringo Pass Motel and RV Park.